[Recalled] Camping Stoves — The recalled stoves include the Century, Hillary, and LL Bean brand names | CPSC 2002-12-26
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Camping Stoves |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 03063 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 26 December 2002 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled stoves include the Century, Hillary, and LL Bean brand names. The stoves have a drip tray, two or three burners, and a black or green base, with a label identifying the brand name. The manufacturing date (050202 through 073102) and model number (4660, 4665, 4675, 4730, 4960, 72861, and 4960LLB) are printed on the inside of the stove's lid. Hazards: The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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